Stevens Point - Several thieves accused of stealing metal from central Wisconsin businesses and homes face burglary and theft charges. Police arrested David McCracken, Henry Zielinski, Dustin Yetter and Dean Shibilski after a two-month long investigation. Prosecutors say the men took things ranging from copper wire, tools and equipment, personal property and car tires totaling nearly $37,000 across two counties.
Four of the five burglaries happened in Portage County and one happened in the town of Rome in Adams County. Seven different departments helped track down the suspects.